Which railway station serves Furong Town?
Use Furongzhen Station on the Zhangjiajie-Jishou-Huaihua high-speed line. The ancient town is reached by a short local transfer after leaving the station.
Waterfall town by train
How to Get to Furongzhen by Train and Shuttle
Take a high-speed train to Furongzhen Station, then use a local shuttle or taxi for the short final transfer to Furong Town and its waterfall.
Rail routes to Furongzhen for Furong Town and Waterfall
Select an origin to draw the rail path to the station hub. The green dashed line is the schematic shuttle connection to Furong Town and Waterfall.
Purple line is a route-planner reference for the rail network, not the exact route of one train.
Last mile
Furongzhen Station → Furong Town Ancient Town and Waterfall
芙蓉镇站 → 芙蓉镇古镇及瀑布
- Cost
- Local taxi or shuttle; confirm the current fare at the station
- Duration
- About 15 minutes by taxi from Furongzhen Station
- Schedule
- Local taxis serve the station. A scenic shuttle has been reported, but its current timetable and pickup point should be verified on arrival.
Green dashed line is a schematic connector, not the exact local road route.
Furongzhen Station is the high-speed rail gateway for Furong Town in Yongshun County, Xiangxi.
The final transfer from Furongzhen Station to the ancient town takes about 15 minutes by taxi.
A scenic shuttle has been reported, but current service, pickup point and fare should be verified locally.
Zhangjiajie West is the main transfer hub for travelers from Chengdu and Chongqing.
For Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guilin, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong, transferring through Changsha South generally provides more train choices.
Jack Li visited Furong Town in 2017.
Quick answer
Furongzhen Station is the rail gateway for Furong Town. After arrival, continue by local taxi or scenic shuttle for the short road transfer to the ancient town. Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guilin, Shanghai and Beijing have direct trains in the current snapshot; Chengdu and Chongqing normally connect through Zhangjiajie West.
Direct routes at a glance
Based on the current 12306 snapshot| From | Railway station | Direct trains | Fastest | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha长沙 | Changsha South | 8 | 2h35m | 07:02 | 18:45 |
| Zhangjiajie张家界 | Zhangjiajie West | 22 | 23m | 07:28 | 21:40 |
| Fenghuang凤凰古城 | Fenghuanggucheng | 14 | 33m | 05:57 | 21:23 |
| Chengdu成都 | Chengdu East | No direct snapshot | Via Zhangjiajie West | -- | -- |
| Chongqing重庆 | Chongqing East | No direct snapshot | Via Zhangjiajie West | -- | -- |
| Guangzhou广州 | Guangzhou South | 5 | 5h32m | 07:27 | 20:17 |
| Shenzhen深圳 | Shenzhen North | 2 | 7h01m | 06:47 | 19:34 |
| Guilin桂林 | Guilin | 1 | 7h02m | 14:38 | 14:38 |
| Hong Kong香港 | Hong Kong West Kowloon | No direct snapshot | Via Changsha South | -- | -- |
| Shanghai上海 | Shanghai Hongqiao | 1 | 8h46m | 12:44 | 12:44 |
| Beijing北京 | Beijing West | 1 | 11h36m | 10:23 | 10:23 |
Furongzhen Station is close, but still needs a short transfer
Furong Town, formerly Wangcun, is a historic riverside town in Yongshun County, Xiangxi, Hunan. Its waterfall, cliffside lanes and Tujia architecture make it one of the most distinctive stops on the Zhangjiajie-Jishou-Huaihua high-speed corridor.
Furongzhen Station is very close to the scenic area. The railway journey is straightforward, but travelers still need a short local transfer from the station to the old town.
Furongzhen Station sits very close to the scenic area, but it is not the same as the entrance to the old town. After leaving the station, confirm whether a scenic shuttle is operating and where it picks up passengers, or take a local taxi.
Zhangjiajie West offers the most direct and frequent link to Furongzhen. Fenghuang and Changsha also have direct trains. Chengdu and Chongqing are better treated as one-transfer journeys through Zhangjiajie West.
Direct trains from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guilin, Shanghai and Beijing are limited. Travelers from those cities, as well as Hong Kong, can instead travel to Changsha South and transfer; this usually provides more departure choices.
Jack Li visited Furong Town in 2017. If you have questions about the town or the final transfer, ask through the author card or visit his China Train 12306 blog.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Furongzhen Station to the ancient town?
Use a local taxi or scenic-area shuttle. A 2023 public report listed about 13 minutes by taxi from the station. Verify the current pickup point, fare and shuttle operation when you arrive.
Do I need to transfer at Zhangjiajie West?
Not from every city. Zhangjiajie West, Fenghuang Ancient City and Changsha have direct services. Chengdu and Chongqing travelers normally connect through Zhangjiajie West in the current snapshot.
Can I transfer through Changsha South for more train options?
Yes. Travelers from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Guilin, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong can take a high-speed train to Changsha South, then change to a Furongzhen service. This usually offers more departure choices than the limited direct routes.
Is Furong Town the same as the Furong Town in Zhejiang?
No. This guide covers the historic town in Yongshun County, Xiangxi, Hunan, also known as Wangcun and famous for its waterfall.
Has this destination been visited by the guide author?
Jack Li visited Furong Town in 2017. You can ask questions through the author card or visit his China Train 12306 blog for more China rail travel information.
Sources
- China Railway 12306Official live schedules and ticket booking.
- Sina report on Zhangjiajie-Jishou-Huaihua HSR accessBackground on high-speed rail access to towns and scenic areas along the Zhangjiajie-Jishou-Huaihua corridor.
- Book Furong Town ticketsTrip.com attraction product page.
